"You're right, you are students, and you should focus on your studies," Li Xiurong said.
As someone working in education, she enjoyed seeing students study, but she didn't oppose them experiencing life. She just couldn't accept students dedicating too much energy to other pursuits.
The girls humbly assured her that they would prioritize their studies and wouldn't let earning money consume too much of their work time.
"I think we can tap into the imagination of our womenfolk. The economy has been revitalized these past two years. As long as one is willing to think, one can definitely earn money. Don't just think about buying and selling," Yang Liming said, holding a delicately half-finished three-dimensional hair accessory and smiling.
Su Xiaotian strongly agreed with Yang Liming's words. In later generations, weren't there many women who started businesses from home and achieved great success?
Not to mention traditional crafts like embroidery passed down from ancestors, even straw weaving had enriched many people.
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The three women, finding the hair accessories the girls were making beautiful, also picked up needles and thread with interest to start sewing.
Li Jianhong and the others wanted to stop them, but ultimately didn't dare to speak up.
Women of this era were actually all skilled in needlework.
Even though the three women had held high positions for many years, they hadn't lost their skill with needles and thread, sewing both quickly and well.
The girls accompanied them, occasionally exchanging a few words, all of which were greatly appreciated by the three ladies in high positions.
They repeatedly praised them, saying that university-educated girls were indeed different, sensible and polite.
In an era when university students were still relatively scarce, anyone who could get into university, even a junior college or a vocational school, was highly envied.
Let alone the fact that these girls were students from Beijing University.
The mere mention of Beijing University was enough to showcase the girls' inherent excellence.
Coupled with the girls' hardworking nature and their composed demeanor when speaking, it was no wonder they were liked.
They were already considering choosing a daughter-in-law from among them.
Fan Shufang, in particular, was anxious as her two sons were growing older and older, becoming eligible bachelors.
The more she looked, the more she felt that these three girls were all excellent. She wondered if she could introduce them to her own troublesome sons.
What if it worked out?
Su Xiaotian was unaware that her dear second grandmother was plotting to have her classmates become her aunts.
When it was time for dinner, the Su family did not exclude others from the table just because distinguished guests had arrived.
According to Su family rules, everyone ate together.
Dong Yuanzhong was particularly happy about this.
For years, mealtimes had been lonely, rarely so lively.
It was only at his elder brother's house that he could experience such liveliness.
Everyone knew that the Su family ran a restaurant and that their food was delicious, but they hadn't expected to be served such a lavish meal at the Su residence.
Good heavens, the large table was filled with cold and hot dishes, totaling twenty courses.
The cold and hot dishes, along with the meat and vegetables, were arranged very reasonably. Even those accustomed to high-class banquets could see the thoughtfulness put into this meal.
Moreover, all these dishes were meticulously cut and beautifully presented.
It was evident that they were not made by ordinary people.
"This standard is even higher than state banquet standards!" Minister Chang said with great delight.
After dining at Yiming Pavilion a few times, he had been unable to forget it.
However, due to his status, he couldn't always go there to eat.
"These are just home-style dishes. We wouldn't dare compare them to state banquets," Grandpa Su said quickly.
Grandpa Su didn't know what state banquets were.
But he knew that the food served at state banquets was definitely not like theirs.
"You're talking nonsense again!" Dong Yuanzhong glared at Minister Chang. "Those state banquet dishes are delicious, but they always feel a bit bland, lacking flavor!"
Dong Yuanzhong, who loved rich, soy-sauce braised pork the most, clearly disliked those delicately presented, bland dishes that lacked taste.
In his opinion, nothing could compare to a bowl of braised pork.
Especially the braised pork made by his sister-in-law, its taste was truly exceptional!
There was braised pork among the dishes on the table.
It was glistening with red oil and exuded a rich aroma.
Grandma Su knew that Dong Yuanzhong loved this dish the most and had made it specifically for him.
However, considering Dong Yuanzhong, Grandma Su had specifically chosen fattier cuts of pork belly that were leaner.
Dong Yuanzhong couldn't help but sigh, his sister-in-law truly understood his taste.
"Sister-in-law, thank you for the trouble you've gone to for our visit today!" Dong Yuanzhong said solemnly.
Grandma Su politely exchanged a few pleasantries before they officially began eating.
It was Li Xiurong's first time trying the Su family's cooking. After just one bite, she understood why her husband was always so enthusiastic about the Su family's food.
The taste was truly impeccable; even the best state-run restaurants couldn't possibly match it.
Yang Liming had eaten there once before and often reminisced about it. Today, finally getting to eat it, he was even less polite.
The Su family members were already accustomed to it. While they still found the food delicious, it wasn't astonishing to them.
In contrast, the distinguished guests, finally getting to eat a meal that suited their taste, ate with gusto.
The three ladies ate more elegantly, but their speed of using chopsticks was still very fast.
It was as if they would miss out if they ate any slower.
"Sister-in-law, this food is truly delicious," Li Xiurong said, completely convinced. Su Dan Novel Network.
From now on, it was likely that her husband wouldn't be the only one craving Yiming Pavilion's food.
She wasn't sure if coming here today was a good decision or a bad one.
She felt that from now on, nothing else would taste as good!
After everyone had eaten their fill, conversation began to fill the table.
The atmosphere gradually became more lively.
Yang Liming mentioned that he would be traveling to Chuncheng on the sixth day.
Upon hearing this news, Su Xiaotian felt it was like a pillow arriving just when she was sleepy.
She had been thinking about how to find an excuse to go to Chuncheng, and now an opportunity had presented itself.
However, convincing Grandma Yang to take her along was a problem.
Moreover, even if Grandma Yang agreed to take her, her own family would likely not consent.
Unexpectedly, in the next sentence, Fan Shufang said that she would also be going.
Yang Liming was not very familiar with Su Xiaotian, but if Fan Shufang was going, it would be fine.
Su Xiaotian immediately expressed her desire to visit Chuncheng.
Even without providing a reason, Fan Shufang readily agreed.
Grandma Su quickly said, "Children should stay at home and not run around carelessly."
The little girl was truly getting out of hand. How could she plan to run off wildly without anyone noticing?
"Sister-in-law, you mustn't treat this girl Xiaotian as just a child. Coincidentally, I need a translator for this trip."
Fan Shufang worked in the Translation Bureau and had no shortage of translators, but at this moment, she felt that bringing Su Xiaotian would be better, more suitable than her own subordinates.
However, if Su Xiaotian hadn't brought it up herself, she wouldn't have felt comfortable saying it. Now that Xiaotian had spoken, she was naturally very pleased.
Grandma Su gave Su Xiaotian a chiding glance. This little girl was always like this.